Staphylea pinnata 10 PCS fresh seeds, European bladdernut, Green deciduous shrub, Bladdernut tree, White bell-shaped flowers, Organic seeds

🌱 Staphylea pinnata — European bladdernut, Bladdernut tree

Staphylea pinnata seeds are a product of Deodar Seeds, offering organic, fresh seeds for gardening enthusiasts and botanists. This species belongs to the Staphyleaceae family, a group of flowering plants known for their unique characteristics. Key selling points include the opportunity to grow a rare, deciduous shrub with beautiful white bell-shaped flowers.

🌿 Botanical Description

Staphylea pinnata is a shrub or small tree with bare green annual shoots and yellow-brown branches, reaching up to 5 meters in height. The leaves are long-stemmed, featuring 5-7 leaflets that are oblong-ovate or elliptical in shape. The leaflets are finely mottled along the edge, with a dark green upper surface and a lighter lower surface. The base of the leaflet is rounded-wedge-shaped, while the tip is long-pointed. Young lateral leaflets are sessile, and the apical leaflet is attached to the petiole. The inflorescence is an oblong or ovate brush, bearing ovate sepals with a slightly pinkish exterior. The petals are white, the same length as the sepals but narrower. The stamens feature glabrous or rarely hairy filaments. The fruit is a broadly obovate, one- or two-seeded capsule, containing shiny, brown seeds. Blooming occurs in May, with fruits ripening in July-September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Pre-treatment is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Well-draining soil with a pH range of 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Regular watering and balanced fertilization.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Staphylea pinnata is native to Europe and Asia, thriving in temperate climates with a moderate temperature range. It typically grows in deciduous forests, along streams, and in woodland edges, often at elevations between 100-500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Staphylea pinnata seeds contain a fatty oil that tastes like pistachio oil, making them a valuable resource for food and cosmetic applications. This species is also a valuable honey plant, attracting pollinators and contributing to local biodiversity. As an ornamental plant, Staphylea pinnata is often bred in gardens, parks, and forest belts, providing a unique and attractive addition to any landscape.